Bottles of the counterfeit vodka have reportedly been found in London and Northumberland, and could also be found elsewhere.

Mr Hammond added that environmental health officers are actively searching for these bottles: “Our environmental health officers are contacting all the local off-licences to warn them and I urge everyone to be on the lookout.”

If anyone thinks they may have a bottle of the counterfeit vodka, then they are urged to call Deryck Taylor, senior environmental health officer, on 01695-585349 or email deryck.taylor@westlancsdc.gov.uk